All IP addresses are registered on the DNS servers when the IP addresses are assigned to one network adapter on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 SP2 or Windows Vista SP2

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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  • Lots of IP addresses are assigned to one network adapter on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2).
  • Only the primary IP address is used for outgoing traffic.
In this scenario, only the primary IP address should be registered on the DNS servers for outgoing communication purpose. However, all IP addresses are registered on the DNS servers.

The issue causes the following symptoms:
  • The communication to the computer is blocked by a firewall. Because all IP addresses are registered on the DNS servers, all these IP addresses seem to be valid IP addresses that can be used to communicate with the computer. However, if only the primary IP address can pass through a firewall, communication that uses all other IP addresses is block by the firewall.
  • A large amount of DNS registration traffic and a large amount of update traffic is generated. However, this traffic is unnecessary because these IP addresses are not used for outgoing traffic.
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CAUSE

This problem occurs because all assigned IP addresses are registered on the DNS servers. This is by default. Additionally, there is no option made available to change this default behavior.
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RESOLUTION

After you install this hotfix, you can create IP version 4 (IPv4) addresses or IP version 6 (IPv6) addresses by using the netsh command together with the new "skipassource" flag. By using this flag, the added new addresses are not used for outgoing packets unless explicitly set for use by outgoing packets. Therefore, these IP addresses will not be registered on the DNS servers.

For example, the following is a netsh command together with the new "skipassource" flag for an IPv4 address: 
Netsh int ipv4 add address <Interface Name> <ip address> <subnet mask> skipassource=true


A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, the computer must be running one of the following operating systems:
  • Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
  • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2)

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfix.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 SP2 and of Windows Vista SP2
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Tcpipreg.sys6.0.6002.2222831,23217-Sep-200910:04x86
Tcpip.sys6.0.6002.22228907,84817-Sep-200912:50x86
Arp.exe6.0.6002.2222819,96817-Sep-200910:04x86
Finger.exe6.0.6002.2222810,24017-Sep-200910:04x86
Hostname.exe6.0.6002.222288,70417-Sep-200910:04x86
Mrinfo.exe6.0.6002.2222811,26417-Sep-200910:04x86
Netiohlp.dll6.0.6002.22228106,49617-Sep-200910:03x86
Netstat.exe6.0.6002.2222827,13617-Sep-200910:04x86
Route.exe6.0.6002.2222817,92017-Sep-200910:04x86
Tcpsvcs.exe6.0.6002.222289,72817-Sep-200910:04x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 SP2 and of Windows Vista SP2
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Tcpipreg.sys6.0.6002.2222840,44817-Sep-200910:13x64
Tcpip.sys6.0.6002.222281,424,45617-Sep-200912:41x64
Arp.exe6.0.6002.2222823,04017-Sep-200910:14x64
Finger.exe6.0.6002.2222811,26417-Sep-200910:14x64
Hostname.exe6.0.6002.2222810,24017-Sep-200910:14x64
Mrinfo.exe6.0.6002.2222812,80017-Sep-200910:14x64
Netiohlp.dll6.0.6002.22228144,38417-Sep-200912:08x64
Netstat.exe6.0.6002.2222832,25617-Sep-200910:14x64
Route.exe6.0.6002.2222821,50417-Sep-200910:14x64
Tcpsvcs.exe6.0.6002.2222810,75217-Sep-200910:14x64
For all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008 SP2
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Tcpipreg.sys6.0.6002.2222880,89617-Sep-200910:10IA-64
Tcpip.sys6.0.6002.222282,949,70417-Sep-200912:44IA-64
Arp.exe6.0.6002.2222845,56817-Sep-200910:11IA-64
Finger.exe6.0.6002.2222822,52817-Sep-200910:11IA-64
Hostname.exe6.0.6002.2222815,87217-Sep-200910:11IA-64
Mrinfo.exe6.0.6002.2222825,60017-Sep-200910:11IA-64
Netiohlp.dll6.0.6002.22228267,26417-Sep-200912:09IA-64
Netstat.exe6.0.6002.2222864,00017-Sep-200910:11IA-64
Route.exe6.0.6002.2222845,05617-Sep-200910:11IA-64
Tcpsvcs.exe6.0.6002.2222820,48017-Sep-200910:11IA-64
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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/ )
Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates


Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista

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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Package_for_kb975808_client_2~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable25,80318-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43218-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_sc_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable26,38718-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42418-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_server_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable26,09218-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43218-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-l..istry-support-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22228_none_887faeca1bb9e6b0.manifestNot Applicable4,84517-Sep-200913:52Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-tcpip-binaries_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22228_none_b5808b157cb32d1a.manifestNot Applicable6,40017-Sep-200913:53Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-tcpip-utility_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22228_none_35296c6d652b0ed7.manifestNot Applicable17,14317-Sep-200913:53Not Applicable

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista

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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Amd64_microsoft-windows-l..istry-support-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22228_none_e49e4a4dd41757e6.manifestNot Applicable5,12217-Sep-200913:38Not Applicable
Amd64_microsoft-windows-tcpip-binaries_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22228_none_119f269935109e50.manifestNot Applicable6,42217-Sep-200913:39Not Applicable
Amd64_microsoft-windows-tcpip-utility_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22228_none_914807f11d88800d.manifestNot Applicable17,19317-Sep-200913:39Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_client_2~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable26,08118-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,44018-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_sc_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable26,66918-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43218-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_server_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable26,37218-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,44018-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable

Additional files for all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008

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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ia64_microsoft-windows-l..istry-support-tcpip_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22228_none_888152c01bb7efac.manifestNot Applicable5,11817-Sep-200913:28Not Applicable
Ia64_microsoft-windows-tcpip-binaries_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22228_none_b5822f0b7cb13616.manifestNot Applicable6,41117-Sep-200913:29Not Applicable
Ia64_microsoft-windows-tcpip-utility_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22228_none_352b1063652917d3.manifestNot Applicable17,16817-Sep-200913:30Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_sc_1~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable6,28518-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42718-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_server_1~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable6,00418-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
Package_for_kb975808_server~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43518-Sep-200920:54Not Applicable
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Properties

Article ID: 975808 - Last Review: November 2, 2011 - Revision: 2.0
APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard
Keywords: 
kbhotfixserver kbautohotfix kbexpertiseadvanced kbqfe kbsurveynew KB975808
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